WineGuessrDOC · Red
Where is Dão wine from?
Dão is a red wine from Nelas, in Dão, Portugal. It is a DOC wine made mainly from Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Encruzado.
Dão at a glance
| Classification | DOC |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Dão |
| Style | Red wine |
| Grapes | Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen, Encruzado |
| Village or town | Nelas |
| Region | Dão |
| Country | Portugal |
| Coordinates | 40.5167, -7.8500 |
Dão
Nelas, Dão, Portugal
DOC
Granite plateau ringed by mountains
- Appellation
- Dão
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen, Encruzado
The Dão was first officially recognised as a demarcated region in 1908. Its vineyards lie on granite soils on a plateau sheltered by mountain ranges. Touriga Nacional for reds and Encruzado for whites are its signature grapes.
Producers to know
- Quinta dos Roques
- Álvaro Castro
- Quinta dos Carvalhais
- Casa de Santar
Dão: questions and answers
Where is Dão wine from?
Dão is a red wine from Nelas, in Dão, Portugal. It is a DOC wine made mainly from Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Encruzado.
Which country is Dão from?
Dão is from Portugal, in the Dão wine region.
What grape is Dão made from?
Dão is made mainly from Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Encruzado.
Is Dão a red or a white wine?
Dão is a red wine.
Who are the best producers of Dão?
Producers to know include Quinta dos Roques, Álvaro Castro, Quinta dos Carvalhais and Casa de Santar.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.